Lead Pipe Map

Georgia · population 14,586

Lead pipes in Bainbridge, GA

2,645 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Bainbridge (population 14,586) gets its water from Bainbridge. That system reported 0 lead and 2,645 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,054, with 132 more of unknown material.

44% of Bainbridge's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Georgia average (1.4%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
2,645Galvanized, replace
132Unknown material
3,277Non-lead

Latest lead test for Bainbridge (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Bainbridge.

Water systems serving Bainbridge

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
BainbridgeMain system02,64513244%
Decatur County Industrial ParkAlso serves parts of the city07024%

Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.

Check your address in Bainbridge

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Bainbridge's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapBainbridge details

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Protect your drinking water

If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Bainbridge, GA have lead pipes?

Yes. Bainbridge, which serves Bainbridge, reported 0 lead and 2,645 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 132 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Bainbridge?

EPA's service area maps place most of Bainbridge in Bainbridge's service area (PWSID GA0870001). Decatur County Industrial Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Bainbridge home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Bainbridge's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.

When will lead pipes in Bainbridge be replaced?

EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Bainbridge whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.